Parts of the ear Flashcards
1
Q
What is the outer part of the ear?
A
The pinna
2
Q
Where do sound waves travel in the ear.
A
In the ear canal.
3
Q
What is the function of the ear drum?
A
It amplifies the sound waves that it receives.
It also kills bacterias in the ear.
4
Q
What are the names of the three ossicles and what is their function?
A
They are called malleus, incus and stapes. They transport the sound vibrations.
5
Q
What does the cochlear do?
A
It transforms the sound waves into electrical inputs.
6
Q
What is the name of the tube that transmits electrical signals to the brain.
A
The auditory nerve
